Sealed Source Disposal

The possession and use of sealed radioactive substances is heavily regulated worldwide.   There are specific obligations placed on possession licensees in terms of ultimate disposal of these substances when they are either no longer in use or past their recommended working life as set by the manufacturers.

We provide turn-key service in this area to make the process hassle-free for our clients.   This includes;  

• Physical removal of items from client sites 
• Transport to our Fernvale facility  
• Completion of regulatory applications on behalf of our clients 
• Seeking the best disposal path for the radioactive substances 
• Removal of source capsules from the sealed source apparatus 
• Source verification – confirmation of serial numbers 
• Wipe testing  the source capsule and analysis to determine if the capsule is leak-tight Approved U.N packaging for transport  
• Logistics 
• Written confirmation of disposal by the disposal agent 
• Removal of sealed radioactive substances from client inventory